Yeowsa Yeowsa Yeowsa , can I have it? NICE weapon!
Marlin Lever Action '89/.44W
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Johnthetoolguy
Ultimate Member
That really is a very nice rifle, sir. Whatever you do, you should keep that in the family. That is one of those guns that is not replaceable once it's sold.
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
Why didn't you just put it in the dishwasher?
http://www.surplusrifle.com/shooting2006/dishwashermethod/index.asp
Of course, some prefer the Easy Off method...
hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
Received a PM from CD at Scott's:
The rifle is absoultely BEAUTIFUL. Scott took all day meticioulsly cleaning it and making it right without removing any finish or destroying its collectors value. The bore looks great now and all of the case coloring is now visible.
Its simply amazing. I did some checking and in its now restored state its worth over $4000.00. Its a real prize.
With getting ready for Easter, I may not make it up there today!
And, yes, I will post pictures.
The rifle is absoultely BEAUTIFUL. Scott took all day meticioulsly cleaning it and making it right without removing any finish or destroying its collectors value. The bore looks great now and all of the case coloring is now visible.
Its simply amazing. I did some checking and in its now restored state its worth over $4000.00. Its a real prize.
With getting ready for Easter, I may not make it up there today!
And, yes, I will post pictures.
Johnthetoolguy
Ultimate Member
Can't wait to see the new pics.
I'll say it again......that's a hell of a nice rifle!
Now, can we talk you into giving it away for Karma??!!!?
I'll say it again......that's a hell of a nice rifle!
Now, can we talk you into giving it away for Karma??!!!?
WSM
Rugeritis
hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
A fat chick? Really?
hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
Johnthetoolguy
Ultimate Member
That rifle is something to be proud of.
I see why you have been giving Scott's your business!
I see why you have been giving Scott's your business!
05dodgedaytona
Ultimate Member
Wow. That cleaned up nice.
Spec4
Expert Rifleman
beautiful rifle you have there!
WSM
Rugeritis
i now...have wood
Biggfoot44
Ultimate Member
- Aug 2, 2009
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Conventional collectors would say to not fire it. With the increased interest in historical lever rifles some would transport it very carefully to the range for occasional gentle use to tap into the history and Karma.
But you need another rifle to take CAS with. The '89 was a strong rifle in it's day, and could easily handle loads suitable for '73 winchesters. But that rifle is too rare with all those factory options to subject to the rigors of regular CAS competion and practice. Would you take an excellent condition low milage origional '39 Cord to the Drag Strip ? Maybe once to test it for the historical record, but NOT for the sat nite bracket races.
Get a Marlin 1894 Cowboy to use. If really motivated customize the mag tube, sights, etc to match.
But you need another rifle to take CAS with. The '89 was a strong rifle in it's day, and could easily handle loads suitable for '73 winchesters. But that rifle is too rare with all those factory options to subject to the rigors of regular CAS competion and practice. Would you take an excellent condition low milage origional '39 Cord to the Drag Strip ? Maybe once to test it for the historical record, but NOT for the sat nite bracket races.
Get a Marlin 1894 Cowboy to use. If really motivated customize the mag tube, sights, etc to match.
hodgepodge
Senior Member (Gold)
Just bought a Rossi '92 for shooting. I'll take the Marlin to drool over.
Hopalong
Man of Many Nicknames
Right there is why I say that true gunsmithing is an artform, not a science. Stunning.
Personally, I would not fire it. I'd get a modern Marlin and customize it to match (not exactly, of course). Yes, this would probably cost a lot, but consider it insurance on an unique work of art that simply cannot be replaced.
I'll say it again for emphasis: Stunning.
Personally, I would not fire it. I'd get a modern Marlin and customize it to match (not exactly, of course). Yes, this would probably cost a lot, but consider it insurance on an unique work of art that simply cannot be replaced.
I'll say it again for emphasis: Stunning.
GNLaFrance
RIP
Seriously. I feel privileged just looking at pics of it. What an exquisite piece of art.
